GRAFTON — Robert Lee Wright Sr., 77, passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Everett Wright; and mother, Pearl Wright.
Robert was born June 13, 1943, in Williamsburg. He served a term in the U.S. Army and then performed civil service work for the U.S. Coast Guard and later at the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Once retired from civil service work, he later began working as a parking enforcement officer for the City of Williamsburg Police Department.
Robert had many hobbies and interests. He loved listening to music and playing his drums. He enjoyed plane rides as well as building model airplanes and helicopters. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and all his relatives. He will be truly missed by all.
Robert is survived by his wife, Evelyn Paige Wright; children, Robert Wright, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Patrice, Michael Wright, and daughter-in-law, Cindy, Angela Wright, Alanna Tanner, and son-in-law, Brian, Jaela Wright and Thomas Wright; siblings, Warren and Vera Kay Wright; grandchildren who he loved so much, Kayla, Antigone, Jessica, Max, Akira, Klara, Emerson and Celia; one great-granddaughter, Chloe; as well as host of beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private gathering of family only will be held Friday, Sept. 18, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. If friends would like to attend, please contact the family directly. Robert will be laid to rest next to his son, Craig, in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton.
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